March 2015

An icy base

by Mark on March 5, 2015

Base up top: 410 cm    Temp Top; -7 Degrees Base at bottom; 235 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Partly cloudy   Its a cold and windy morning here in Nozawa Onsen today. With no new snow to report and a temperature reading of -7C at the summit of Mt Kenashi the […]

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Better than expected

by Mark on March 4, 2015

Base up top: 420 cm    Temp Top; -1 Degrees Base at bottom; 240 cm New Snow since close: 5 cm Weather; Cloud   The rain that was forecast for last night has seemed to of missed us here in Nozawa Onsen and instead we have received the lightest dusting of snow in the village […]

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Increasing cloud today

by Mark on March 3, 2015

Base up top: 430 cm    Temp Top; -5 Degrees Base at bottom; 240 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Clear   Its a fine morning in Nozawa Onsen with clear skies, cool temperatures and a light breeze. No fresh snow to report overnight however plenty of stashes are left over from the […]

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by Mark on March 2, 2015

Base up top: 430 cm    Temp Top; -7 Degrees Base at bottom; 240 cm New Snow since close: 15 cm Weather; Light snow An unusually widespread blackout affecting the entire Nagano prefecture has temporarily disrupted operations this morning however as of 930am electricity has been restored along with normal lift operations. This is good […]

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The first day of spring

by Mark on March 1, 2015

Base up top: 420 cm    Temp Top; -3 Degrees Base at bottom; 250 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Overcast   Its the first day of spring and the atmosphere is showing some signs of spring riding on the slopes of Nozawa Onsen today. With the freezing level sitting at around 1000 […]

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